Post by ferris1248 on Nov 5, 2024 11:15:49 GMT -5
A good man and a powerful influence on the City of Atlanta and the state of Georgia.
"Bernard "Bernie" Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot and a Republican megadonor, has died at the age of 95, according to the company on Tuesday."
"Marcus founded The Home Depot with Arthur Blank back in 1978 and served as the company's chairman until his retirement back in 2002, according to CNN."
"Marcus' fingerprints are all over modern Atlanta."
"He was born in New Jersey, the son of Russian immigrants, and his opportunity did not come easily or early."
"He was 49 years old in 1978 when he lost his job as CEO of Handy Dan Home Improvement Centers."
"Just months later, Bernie and Arthur Blank moved to Atlanta and founded The Home Depot with help from friend and investment banker Ken Langone. Now, almost 50 years later, The Home Depot is a world-class Fortune 500 company."
"He didn't stop there. His success in business carried over to philanthropy. Since its founding in 1989, The Marcus Foundation has given over 2.7 billion dollars through more than 3,500 grants, transforming hundreds of organizations in Georgia."
"His name is seen all over metro Atlanta. The Marcus Community Bridge program at Shepherd Center. The CDC Marcus Emergency Operations Center. The Marcus Stroke Center at Grady Memorial Hospital. The Marcus Autism Center and so much more."
"He focused on medical research and direct medical care, including a grant of 75 million dollars to Piedmont Health Care.
"Marcus donated to several charities and Jewish and medical organizations, and a 250 million dollar grant helped open the Georgia Aquarium in 2005.
www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/home-depot-co-founder-bernie-marcus-dies-company-says/ar-AA1ty6ef?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=u531&cvid=6c34399e76764984b8afcc9765cbebb3&ei=17
"Bernard "Bernie" Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot and a Republican megadonor, has died at the age of 95, according to the company on Tuesday."
"Marcus founded The Home Depot with Arthur Blank back in 1978 and served as the company's chairman until his retirement back in 2002, according to CNN."
"Marcus' fingerprints are all over modern Atlanta."
"He was born in New Jersey, the son of Russian immigrants, and his opportunity did not come easily or early."
"He was 49 years old in 1978 when he lost his job as CEO of Handy Dan Home Improvement Centers."
"Just months later, Bernie and Arthur Blank moved to Atlanta and founded The Home Depot with help from friend and investment banker Ken Langone. Now, almost 50 years later, The Home Depot is a world-class Fortune 500 company."
"He didn't stop there. His success in business carried over to philanthropy. Since its founding in 1989, The Marcus Foundation has given over 2.7 billion dollars through more than 3,500 grants, transforming hundreds of organizations in Georgia."
"His name is seen all over metro Atlanta. The Marcus Community Bridge program at Shepherd Center. The CDC Marcus Emergency Operations Center. The Marcus Stroke Center at Grady Memorial Hospital. The Marcus Autism Center and so much more."
"He focused on medical research and direct medical care, including a grant of 75 million dollars to Piedmont Health Care.
"Marcus donated to several charities and Jewish and medical organizations, and a 250 million dollar grant helped open the Georgia Aquarium in 2005.
www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/home-depot-co-founder-bernie-marcus-dies-company-says/ar-AA1ty6ef?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=u531&cvid=6c34399e76764984b8afcc9765cbebb3&ei=17
